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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Retrospective Erection of 6no. industrial units including associated parking (Demolition of existing industrial units)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/0074/FUL
- Alternative references
- PP-13735162
- Ward
- Park
- Agent
- Logic Architecture
- UPRN
- MAN000000000012059
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Design & access statementSupporting Documents | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Proposed vehicle tracking Dwg no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-700Drawing | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Proposed floor & road plan Dwg no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-500Drawing | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Proposed elevations & sections P1 Dwg no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-600Drawing | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Location plan Dwg no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-100Drawing | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Existing site plan Dwg no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-102Drawing | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form | 4 Feb 2025 | View |
| Consultee Notification ListConsultation Notification List | 11 Feb 2025 | View |
| Neighbour Notification ListNeighbour Notification List | 11 Feb 2025 | View |
| Concealed Gutter Detail - Stage 3-A3Drawing | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| Drainage Layout - Y25-110-DR1Drawing | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| 2466 -VehicleTracking - UK Pumping Appliance P2Revised Drawing | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2466 -VehicleTracking - Rigid Vehicle[2] P0Drawing | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2466 -VehicleTracking - Cars[25]Drawing | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2466 - Proposed Floor & Roof Plans[96] P4Revised Drawing | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2466 - Proposed Elevations & Section[5] P4Revised Drawing | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2466 J H Proudlock Design & Access Statement Rev ARevised Supporting Document | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportReport | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
- Time Limit The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications detailed below and shall relate to no other plans: a) Location Plan, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-100 rev. P1; b) Proposed Floor and Roof plans, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-500 rev. P4; c) Proposed Elevations and Section, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-600 rev. P4; and, d) Concealed Gutter Detail for Rear Wall, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-00-DR-A-SK-01 rev. P1 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
- Materials - Approved Details The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the external finishing materials detailed in the approved Proposed Elevations and Section, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-600 rev. P4, or in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of the visual amenities of the area having regard for policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Car Parking The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the areas for vehicle parking have been laid out in accordance with the approved drawing Proposed Floor and Roof plans, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-500 rev. P4 or such plans which are subsequently submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such areas shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development for the sole purpose of parking vehicles associated with the approved development. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development and in the interests of highway safety having regard for policies CS5 and DC1 of the Local Plan and sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF. Bin store in place before use commences
- Hours of Opening/Use The use shall not operate outside the hours 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday and Bank Holidays. Reason: In the interests of amenity of residents having regard for policy DC1 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Deliveries and Collections Deliveries and collections to the rear of the premises including waste collection must be restricted to between the hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday and Bank Holidays. Reason: In the interests of amenity of residents having regard for policy DC1 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Boundary Treatment and Gates The development hereby approved shall not be occupied/brought into use until details of a boundary treatment and gate to enclose the parking area have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and thereafter erected on site. The approved boundary treatment and gate must be retained on site for the lifetime of the development. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of residents to ensure a satisfactory form of development having regard for policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Commercial Premises Noise Assessment A BS: 4142 noise assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the use hereby commences. The assessment shall identify noise levels at the site along with the noise which will be generated at the development and its impact upon neighbouring premises. The assessment should identify noise from sources such as deliveries being made, noise from fixed plant and machinery at the development and noise from the use of the car park. The assessment should include details of any measures identified to protect neighbouring premises from noise. Any measures identified in the assessment to protect residents from noise generated due to the use of the site should be implemented before the use of the development commences and must be retained on site in an operational state for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the amenities of residents having regard for policies DC1, CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Drainage Scheme Other than the removal of the unauthorised works, development shall not commence on site until a detailed scheme for the disposal of foul and surface water from the development hereby approved has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Northumbrian Water and the Lead Local Flood Authority. Thereafter the development shall take place in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the site is developed in a manner that will not increase the risk of surface water flooding to site or surrounding area having regard for policy CS4 of the Local Plan and section 14 of the NPPF.
- Bin Store The development hereby approved shall not be occupied/brought into use until the refuse/recycling store has been provided in accordance with submitted drawing(s) Proposed Floor and Roof plans, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-500 rev. P4 and Proposed Elevations and Section, drawing no. 2466-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-600 rev. P4, or such plans which are subsequently submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such drawings to show the position, design, materials and finishes thereof. Thereafter the refuse/recycling store shall be retained in perpetuity for the sole purpose of refuse/recycling storage. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of residents to ensure a satisfactory form of development having regard for policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
- Reason for Approval This application is satisfactory in that the design of the proposed 6no industrial units for B2 and B8 uses accord with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and, where appropriate, the Council has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way in line with paragraph 38 of the NPPF. In addition, the 6no industrial units for B2 and B8 uses accord with the local policy requirements (Policies CS4, CS5, CS18, CS19 & DC1 of the Council's Local Development Framework). In particular the 6no industrial units for B2 and B8 use are designed so that their appearance would not be detrimental to any nearby sites, is complementary to the immediate industrial environment, and so they will not have an adverse effect on the residential amenity of occupiers in the wider area. The 6no industrial units for B2 and B8 use will not prejudice the appearance of the area and do not significantly affect any landscaping nor prevent adequate and safe access to the site. The application is therefore considered to be an acceptable form of development, fully in accordance with the relevant policy guidance and there are no material considerations which would indicate that the development should be refused.
- Discharge of Condition Fee Under the Town & Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications)(Amendment)(England) Regulations 2018, the Council must charge a fee for the discharge of conditions. Information relating to current fees is available on the Planning Portal website https://1app.planningportal.co.uk/FeeCalculator/Standalone?region=1. Please be aware that where there is more than one condition multiple fees will be required if you apply to discharge them separately.
- Removal of Unauthorised Works The structures that have been constructed on site without consent must be removed. Formal Planning Enforcement action will be commenced to ensure the removal of the unauthorised works.
- Civil Ownership Matters This permission refers only to that required under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and does not include any other consent or approval under any enactments, byelaw, order or regulation. The grant of planning permission does not override any third party rights which may exist over the application site. In addition, you are advised that any works affecting party walls or involving excavations for foundations adjacent to a party wall you will be required to serve notice on all adjoining owners before work commences and adhere to the requirements of the Party Wall Act 1996.
- Rights of Access/Encroachment This planning approval does not permit any person to access another person’s land/property to enable the works to be completed, without their consent. Any encroachment into another person’s land/property above or below ground is a civil matter to be resolved between the relevant parties.
- Building Regulations Compliance with Building Regulations will be required. Before commencing works it is recommended that discussions take place with the Building Control section of this Council. You can contact Building Control on 01642 729375 or by email at buildingcontrol@middlesbrough.gov.uk. Where a building regulations approval is obtained which differs from your planning permission, you should discuss this matter with the Local Planning Authority to determine if the changes require further consent under planning legislation.
- Statutory Undertakers The applicant is reminded that they are responsible for contacting the Statutory Undertakers in respect of both the new service to their development and the requirements of the undertakers in respect of their existing apparatus and any protection/ diversion work that may be required. The applicant is advised to contact all the utilities prior to works commencing.
- Name and Numbering Should the development require Street Names, Numbers and/or Post Codes the developer must contact the Councils Naming and Numbering representative on 01642 728155.
- Construction Noise The applicant should be aware that noise from construction work and deliveries to the site may have an impact upon local residential premises. The applicant may if they wish to apply for a prior consent under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 Section 61 with regard to working hours at the site. The applicant can contact the authorities Environmental Protection service for more details regarding the prior consent process. The hours that are recommended in the Control of Pollution Act for noisy working are 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-1pm Saturday and no working Sundays and Bank holidays.
- Deliveries to Site It should be ensured that, during construction, deliveries to the site do not obstruct the highway. If deliveries are to be made which may cause an obstruction then early discussion should be had with the Highway Authority on the timing of these deliveries and measures that may be required so as to mitigate the effect of the obstruction to the general public.
- Cleaning of Highway The applicant is reminded that it is the responsibility of anybody carrying out building work to ensure that mud, debris or other deleterious material is not deposited from the site onto the highway and, if it is, it shall be cleared by that person. In the case of mud being deposited on the highway wheel washing facilities should be installed at the exit of the development.
- Demolition Demolition requires notification under Section 80 Of the Building Act1984 prior to any work commencing on site.
- Authorised Use The development hereby approved shall be used for purposes within the B2 and B8 use classes only. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in keeping with the character of the area having regard to Policies DC1 and CS5 of the Local Plan and sections 6 and 12 of the NPPF.
